§ On Motion of Mr. Attorney General, Bill to confirm an Order in Council of the Lord Lieutenant and Privy Council in Ireland, relating to the Athenry and Tuam (Extension to Clare-morris) Railway, ordered to be brought in by Mr. Attorney General for Ireland and Mr. Jackson.
§ Bill presented, and read first time. [Bill 157.]
§ MR. T. M. HEALYIs there any objection to the Bill being read a second time now?
§ MR. W. H. SMITHAs far as the Government are concerned, they are extremely anxious to pass the Bill without delay.
§ MR. MADDENhaving gone to the Bill Office, on returning, said: There is no copy of the Bill in the House, and I 710 must, therefore, postpone the further stages of the Bill until tomorrow.
COLONEL NOLAN (Galway)Never mind the copy.